Documentation Required

Applicants must provide:

An application for a change of sex designation completed by the individual requesting the change, or their parent(s)/guardian(s) if the individual is under the age of 16.

A written and notarized statement from the applicant, or parent(s)/guardian(s) if the applicant is under the age of 16, that the applicant/child has assumed, identifies with and intends to maintain the gender identity that corresponds with the change requested.

If the applicant is under the age of 16, written consent from a prescribed professional that affirms they have treated, evaluated or consulted with the applicant/child and the applicant’s/child’s request is consistent with the sex designation with which the applicant/child identifies.

If the applicant is under the age of 12 a statement from one additional
health professional is required.

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Privacy Notice

The Vital Statistics Division collects personal information relating to births, deaths, marriages, adoptions and legal name changes,
under the authority of the following legislation: Vital Statistics Act, 2009; Marriage Act; Change of Name Act, 2009; Adoption Act,
2013; Children’s Law Act. Personal information collected by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is protected under the
Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015. For more information please call (709) 729-3313.